BERNARD, FELIX EDGAR Private
He was probably born in 1830 in WBR. He enrolled in the Tirailleurs in May 1861, at Camp Moore. He was the son of Onisphor Bernard and Irene Hebert. His grandfather was Felix Bernard du Montier, who came to Louisiana in 1785 on the La Ville d'Archangel. He was the second cousin of Arthur Blanchard. He deserted, Jan 20th, 1863.

Military - BERNARD, FELIX EDGAR Private
He was probably born in 1830 in WBR. He enrolled in the Tirailleurs in May 1861, at Camp Moore. He was the son of Onisphor Bernard and Irene Hebert. His grandfather was Felix Bernard du Montier, who came to Louisiana in 1785 on the La Ville d'Archangel. He was the second cousin of Arthur Blanchard. He deserted, Jan 20th, 1863. - May 1861 - Camp Moore, Tangipahoa, LA

Lived in New Orleans on Calerac St. near Marais & Columbus streets. Large grounds & many fruit trees.
He amassed a substancial fortune. He gave generously to the needy, especially to the Little Sisters of the Poor.